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Barfoot saves day for Totton
AFC Totton 2 St Neots Town 1 Totton had keeper Gareth Barfoot to thank as they defied a late St Neots rally before claiming all three points at the Testwood Stadium. The Stags had an early scare on six minutes when Dan Jacobs’ cross to
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Blackfield & Langley FA Vase dream ended by late goal
Blackfield & Langley’s FA Vase dream ended in a 3-2 defeat in a pulsating all-Sydenhams Premier tie at Bemerton Heath this afternoon. Having come back from 2-0 down, Ashley Vickers’ Watersiders were sunk by a dramatic Danny Young winner in
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Shoppers evacuated from fire at WestQuay shopping centre
SHOPPERS had to be evacuated after a fire broke out at a Southampton shopping centre this afternoon. Kitchen staff in one of the restaurants in West Quay Shopping Centre's food court reported the fire after it began at an indoor grill at 5.15pm
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Support seminar for Hampshire insomniacs
INSOMNIACS in Hampshire can get advice and support at a free seminar open to all ages being held on Tuesday, February 12. Sleepless in Southampton is being held from 7.30pm-9.30pm at Millbrook Christian Centre, Wimpson Lane. For more information
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Double quick McInnes shoots Newport into last 16 of Vase
Two goals in 90 seconds mid-way through the second half by Tom McInnes sent Newport into the last 16 of the FA Vase at the expense of Yorkshiremen Brighouse Town. Trailing 1-0 at half-time, Newport were second best for large periods of an entertaining
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Coutinho deal sealed
LIVERPOOL have had an £8.5m bid accepted for Saints target Philippe Coutinho. Saints were reportedly prepared to pay £10.2m for the Inter Milan midfielder but their interest cooled when it became clear the player was holding out for a move to Merseyside
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Drug dealer ordered to pay back £2.3 million
Hampshire police has secured its largest ever criminal benefit payout after a convicted drug dealer was ordered pay more than £2m to the force. Imtiaz Ali, 46, was told he would have to pay Hampshire Constabulary £2.3m within the next six months
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Man exposed himself to woman before pushing her against wall
A man exposed himself to a woman before pushing her against a wall in Hampshire. The incident happened as the victim walked under a railway bridge. As the 44-year-old walked under the bridge on the narrow pathway, the man exposed himself, pushed
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Police hunt fuel thieves who have struck 15 times
Since the beginning of December, 15 cars have had petrol stolen from them in the East Hampshire area. The fuel tanks have been drilled to enable the offender to drain the tank of petrol. The incidents have been occurring in secluded areas near
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Print making workshop at Southampton museum
PEOPLE are invited to a print making workshop at Southampton’s SeaCity museum between 10.30am and 3.30pm on February 23. The workshop is suitable for beginners and improvers. All materials will be provided. Tickets are £35 and must be booked
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Dragon's Den star Theo Paphitis backs Southampton pet firm
A SOUTHAMPTON pet care company has been given the purr-fect boost from a celebrity backer. Wagging Tails has been hailed a success by Dragon's Den star Theo Paphitis through his Small Business Sunday on Twitter. The business big gun tweeted
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Drink driver gets 25 month ban
SOUTHAMPTON man Ryan Searle has been banned from driving for 25 months by magistrates after he was caught nearly three times over the alcohol limit. Searle, 36, of Foundry Lane, Shirley, was stopped on the A34 at Bullington Cross while in a Mazda
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Jewellery stolen in burglary
POLICE are investigating a house break-in at Rownhams in which jewellery was stolen. Officers say brooches, earrings, a pocket watch, a solitaire diamond engagement ring thought to be about 70 years old and other jewellery was taken during the
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Ban for drink driver
AN Eastleigh man has been banned from driving for 16 months after being caught drinkdriving by police near Winchester. James Mainwaring, 34, of Alexander Square, was stopped on the A34 on December 16. Mainwaring was 21 micrograms over the limit
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Teen appears in court on drug charges
AN Eastleigh teenager has appeared in court on charges of drug supplying. Robert Luffman, 19, of Desborough Road, is alleged to have possessed with intent, Ecstasy, cocaine and cannabis resin as well as possessing ketamine, cannabis and cannabis
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Football tournament raises cash for Southampton hospital
MORE than 50 players who took part in a football tournament held at Millbrook School in Southampton raised more than £1,100 for charity, with the money being donated to the city's General Hospital and Headsmart.
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Why Tom Daley's TV programme is making a Splash! for Southampton divers
IT is the TV show that has seen celebrities take the plunge. Splash!, which stars Olympic bronze medallist Tom Daley, has seen well known faces dive their way into the hearts of the nation. Dom Joly, Hampshire-born Sky Sports News presenter
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You can learn the ukelele too!
THE UKULELE has shrugged off its oldtime, music-hall image and is back in fashion. Now Eastleigh sixth form student Jon Masters is playing a part in its revival by setting up a five-strong band. The band made its debut at a Barton Peveril concert
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Beauty and the Beast, Southampton Operatic Society, The Nuffield
THIS oft-performed musical, utilising a set and costumes used by professional companies, was a colourful extravaganza. Having previously played a supporting role as Mrs Potts, eighteen-year-old Natalie Thorn was cast as Belle (Beauty) and treated
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Annual meeting of Lymington railway friends group
A GROUP called Friends of the Lymington to Brockenhurst Line is holding its annual meeting at Lymington Community Centre on February 11 at 7.30pm. The meeting, which includes a talk on the Royal Train, is open to non-members.
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Naked Rambler appears in court - with no clothes on
HAMPSHIRE'S Naked Rambler will have to wait until Tuesday to see if indecency charges made against him will be dropped. Appearing at Oxford Crown Court, wearing only his boots, Stephen Gough yesterday hoped to have the charges of outraging public
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Scores stage city centre anti-cuts protest
Scores of demonstrators marched through Southampton city centre this afternoon to protest against cuts being made by the government. Shoppers looked on as representatives of trades unions paraded peacefully along Above Bar waving placards and banners
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Man in court on kidnap charge
A WINCHESTER man has appeared in court on a charge of conspiring to kidnap a person. David Layton, 61, of Grange Road, St Cross, is also charged with assault and injuriously imprisoning Darren Osborne and detaining him against his will on January
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Free event in Hampshire for heart condition sufferers
The Cardiomyopathy Support Group for Hampshire is holding a free information event in Eastleigh for those living with heart muscle disease. Dr Peter Cowburn, a consultant cardiologist and Dr Arthur Yue, both of Southampton General Hospital will
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TV comedy Birds of a Feather to return - on stage in Southampton
THE Mayflower is set to play host to Birds of a Feather on stage, starring Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson and Lesley Joseph. One of BBC’s most popular and fondly remembered sitcoms, Birds of a Feather ran for almost 10 years until 1998. Set in
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UPDATE: Shoppers evacuated from supermarket fire
Staff and shoppers have been evacuated from a Southampton supermarket after a fire broke out this morning. Dozens of people were forced to flee the Iceland store in Bitterne precinct following the blaze this morning. The Daily Echo
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Explorer dodges iceberg on Antarctic expedition
HAMPSHIRE sailor Nick Bubb had to dodge a huge iceberg after embarking on his quest to recreate an epic Antarctic voyage. Nick and five fellow adventurers are attempting to row 800 miles in a 22ft boat, following the route taken by polar explorer
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Music quiz at Hampshire church in aid of charity
A MUSIC quiz is taking place in Chandlers Ford in aid of a Christian charity on Friday, February 8. The evening begins at 7.30pm at St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School, Hillcrest Avenue for the benefit of the school and CAFOD, the Catholic
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Bowling still a priority for Watson
Recovering Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has marked his return to cricket by declaring his intention to be bowling again by the Ashes series in England. After testing his injured left calf with a 50-ball innings of 30 for grade side Sutherland
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New Forest village society to hold history exhibition
A VARIETY of artefacts and pictures from a New Forest village's heritage will be displayed in a history exhibition. Copythorne Parish History Society is holding a Parish History Day exhibition on March 2 from 10am to 5pm in the parish hall featuring
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Doctor's shock at death of young patient
A TOP children's doctor has told how the death of her four year old patient from a heart failure “came like a bolt from the blue”. Matthew Kenway's heart stopped as he was recovering from a kidney operation, an inquest investigating how the boy
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Bursledon lecture about village's heritage
Historian Jeff Martin will be speaking about Bursledon in the age of Victoria at the Greyladyes Art Foundation Centre in School Road at 8pm on Tuesday, February 12.
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Mystery donor gives Hampshire church £200,000 donation
A hard-up Hampshire church has had its prayers answered after a mystery donor came forward with a £200,000 gift to help solve its financial troubles. Prayers were held with small groups of parishioners during which the money worries at All Saints
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New social club being launched in Eastleigh
A CARE home in Eastleigh is launching a new social club in Eastleigh on February 5. Brendoncare plan to offer a range of craft activities including beading, wirework, weaving and jewellery making. It will run on the first and third Tuesday
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Brockenhurst Royal British Legion raises £12,000
THE annual Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal in Brockenhurst and Sway raised more than £12,000 for the first time. Branch secretary Mike Matthews said the sum collected last year was down to the strenuous efforts of organiser Tim Thomas and his
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Brazilian deal in balance
Inter Milan are trying to rush through a deal with Liverpool for Philippe Coutinho as reports link them with another Brazilian in the shape of Roberto Firmino. Reports in Italy say that Inter are keen to get a quick deal done for Coutinho and are
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Daily Echo hosts Am Dram Oscars
THE Daily Echo hosted its glittering Curtain Call awards at Southampton’s Grand Harbour Hotel last night. Dubbed the ‘Oscars of the South’, the annual event recognises the very best in amateur theatre. Star of Keeping Up Appearances and Last
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Pedestrian taken to hospital after crash
A man required hospital treatment after colliding with a car in Southampton. The 35-year-old male escaped with minor injuries, after being hit by a green Vauxhall Astra on Onslow Road. One ambulance and one rapid response vehicle were called
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Hospital delays in treating boy four who later died
AN “extraordinary set of circumstances” contributed to a delay in treating a four-year-old boy who died at Southampton General Hospital, an inquest heard. Matthew Kenway’s heart stopped as he recovered from a kidney operation. But staff said
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SHUT DOWN: Police close Southampton crack den
POLICE have shut down a Southampton home being used as a crack den by drug addicts and dealers. It brings to an end months of misery for neighbours who have had to put up with users urinating on their property, throwing stones at windows and banging
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VIDEO: Police raid city crack den
THE Daily Echo was there when police raided the property in December 2011. The Lords allowed us access to their home which was subject to an intense police search using drugs dogs and a number of officers. Their efforts were hampered by the
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Residents speak of relief at crack house closure
ONE resident said the problems had been going on for about a year and a half: “The house is at the heart of drug dealing. “Christmas 2011 was effectively ruined, there was drug dealing going on relentlessly outside the property. “You only realise
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The crack den that plagued a community is shut down
THE house did not stand out from the other smart Victorian terraced properties on a typical Southampton street. But what went on between its four walls became a blight on the community. To the horror of neighbours, those living inside allowed
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Billy cues up two special dates
NEWLY-engaged Billy Castle has booked a date with Jordan Winbourne in next month’s Town Championship semi-finals. But last year’s runner-up was pushed all the way in the quarter-finals by an inspired Paul Tavender at Bitterne Conservative Club.
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Ban for drink-driver
AN Eastleigh man has been banned from driving for 16 months after being caught drinkdriving by police near Winchester. James Mainwaring, 34, of Alexander Square, was stopped on the A34 on December 16. Mainwaring was 21 micrograms over the limit
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Alex making up miles in global race
RECORD-breaking Hampshire sailor Alex Thomson is on course for a podium finish as the Vendee Globe reaches its climax. Thomson, pictured, who comes from Gosport, is closing in on third place after French rival Jean Pierre Dick suffered a broken
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Unions in city centre cuts protest
TRADE unions from across the south will converge on Southampton city centre today as they battle the worst cuts ever. Under the banner of “Stand up on the South Coast”, the protesters will meet at the Guildhall at 11.45am before rallying outside
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Daily Echo darts competition entries open
Organisers of the 2013 Daily Echo Open are accepting entries earlier than normal as they anticipate another bumper field. Every year the popular contest attracts more than 400 players of all abilities. Plenty of professionals have graced the
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Rickie's heading for his ton
Rickie Lambert is just two goals away from notching a century for Saints and in the process becoming one of the club’s top ten post-war goalscorers. Lambert has already bagged 98 goals for Saints since his move from Bristol Rovers in 2009 and looks
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Drug charges
AN Eastleigh teenager has appeared in court on charges of drug supplying. Robert Luffman, 19, of Desborough Road, is alleged to have possessed with intent, Ecstasy, cocaine and cannabis resin as well as possessing ketamine, cannabis and cannabis
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Teen robbed of smartphone
A TEENAGER was robbed of his iPhone in Southampton. The 16-year-old victim was grabbed and assaulted by two males as he walked through a city estate. The thieves struck at around 7pm on Tuesday, as the teenager walked by a block of flats in
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Kidnap charge
FOUR men have been remanded in custody after appearing in court accused of kidnap in Winchester city centre. Ian Skinner, 22, Mohammed Musa, 22, Joshua Folorunso, 22, and Pritpal Singh, 21, are charged with snatching Abdul Ibrahim at Tower Street
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Commissioner 'will save 200 police jobs'
TWO hundred police jobs could be saved to ensure the Hampshire force provides a better service to the public, the Daily Echo can reveal. That is one of a number of proposals put forward by the county’s new Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Simon
